Summary

The authors present a review of the English literature of the last 15–20 years concerned with the social and work readaptation of mental patients. Among the significant concepts developed by the English School are those of “institutionalism”, specific “handicaps” (primary, secondary and tertiary) which hinder readaptation and the numerous psychological, family, social and economical factors which can influence rehabilitation either positively or negatively.

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